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Next Job Now

Welcome to Next Job Now, the podcast where we help you get your next job… right now!Certified Resume Strategist and Career Advice Social Media Mogul (his words), Greg Langstaff has teamed up with one of his most inquisitive friends, Jeff Collins, to share secrets, tips, and best practices on everything you need to land a great new job including…- Resume Writing- Cover Letters- LinkedIn- Interviewing- Networking- Salary Negotiations- Navigating Today’s Job Market- So much more!Greg’s highly specific

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19:27

How to Pass the 5-Second Resume Scan

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2026/04/20

This week, Jeff and I are diving into one of the most critical parts of your resume: branding and skills. We’re breaking down how to frame your professional story so that hiring managers can see your value in just a few seconds, without you feeling like you're "bragging" or overcomplicating things. In this episode, we cover: Using professional titles to control the “anchoring bias”The difference between a job title and a professional titleHow to list skills you’re still learning by using the ...

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22:02

The Essential Guide to Formatting Your Resume

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2026/04/13

Applying for jobs through online portals can feel like sending your resume into space. It’s frustrating when you spend hours on a beautiful design only to have the system scramble your information. This week, Jeff and I are demystifying the "robot" reading your resume and how to work WITH the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). This week, Jeff and I talk about: The reality of how ATS scanners "read" and rank your resumeWhy "Easy Apply" might be hurting your chancesThe critical step of correcti...

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22:01

Stop Being Ghosted: Why Your Resume Is Failing the...

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2026/04/06

This week, Jeff and I are diving into a frustrating reality for many job seekers: applying to dozens of roles and hearing absolutely NOTHING back. It is so easy to feel like you are the problem, but in reality, this is often a strategy problem. We want to help you move from being ghosted to getting the interview calls you deserve. In this episode, we cover: Why a 1-in-12 interview ratio is actually a healthy goalThe “Resume Problem” vs. the “You Problem”How to turn boring responsibilities int...

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17:15

Is a Resume Gap Ruining Your Job Search?

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2026/03/31

This week, Jeff and I are tackling one of the most stressful topics for any job seeker… gaps in your resume. It is so easy to feel like a few years, months, or even weeks away from the workforce makes you "unhirable," but we promise you that is just not the case. Whether you were caring for family, traveling, or just taking a breath to find the right fit, these periods are incredibly common and completely manageable when you have the right strategy. In this episode we’re talking about: Why re...

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19:42

How to Turn Your Layoff into a MASSIVE Career Advantage

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2026/03/23

Getting laid off is tough, and if it has happened to you, the first thing Jeff and I want you to know is that it’s not your fault. It’s a failing of the company, not a reflection of your worth. This week, we’re talking about how to handle the immediate aftermath of a layoff and how to turn this challenging moment into a massive professional advantage. We want to help you process the news, manage the logistics, and get back into the game stronger than ever. In this episode, we’re talking...

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21:04

Warning Signs a Layoff Is Coming (and How Companies...

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2026/03/16

This week, Jeff and Greg are diving into a very upsetting topic: how to spot a layoff coming. If the thought of an impending layoff gives you anxiety, you are not alone. We’re going to give you the clear signs and practical steps you can take right now to protect yourself and turn a negative situation into a career relaunch. In this episode, we cover: Obvious red flags that mean a layoff is comingWhat “Right Sizing” really means (and how companies use it)How to make yourself indispensableWh...

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20:38

How to Answer the Hardest Interview Questions (Sample...

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2026/03/09

This week, Jeff and I are tackling the hardest interview questions that give every job seeker anxiety. We will discuss the questions that feel like traps and the one that can cost you the job offer or thousands of dollars if you answer wrong. Jeff and I will be giving you strategies and reading sample answers so you’ll know EXACTLY what to say. In this episode, we cover: How using a simple "cheat sheet" in your interview to look extremely preparedHow to prepare for the toughest questions wi...

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19:18

The Interview Method That Gets You Hired (STAR/CARL...

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2026/03/03

Practicing your interview answers feels awkward. We get it, but hear us out: you won’t sound robotic or scripted, you’ll just sound prepared. This week, Jeff and I are breaking down how to predict interview questions and structure every answer to impress the hiring panel. In this episode, we cover: The myth that practicing makes you sound roboticThe #1 most important skill for a strong interviewer: storytellingHow to predict every situational interview question (it's in plain sight!)Th...

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20:27

The Non-Negotiable Interview Rules to Land the Job

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2026/02/23

Employers are scared that you're putting on an act during your interview to trick them into hiring you. In this episode we’re breaking down the practical ways to earn the interviewer's trust so they believe you'll stay long-term and try your best while you’re there. This week, Jeff and I talk about: Why the first question is so importantHow to handle the "How are you?" questionSetting the right tone for the interviewThe mistake of staring at only one person in a panel interviewThe dangers o...

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18:23

When to Quit Your Job for a MASSIVE Pay Raise

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2026/02/16

When is the RIGHT time to leave a job? Should you hold out for a promotion or move to a new company? Are you staying too long? Or worse, leaving too quickly? In this episode we discuss the perfect timing for your next career move so you can maximize your salary potential. This week, Jeff and I talk about: The ideal job tenure for showing growth and increasing salaryWhy job hopping can lead to pay raisesThe danger of having a "pattern of short stints" on your resumeHow staying in a job too l...

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21:30

What to Do When Your New Job Is a Total Nightmare

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2026/02/09

This week, Jeff and I dig into one of the most terrifying career moments: realizing your new job is not what you signed up for! Based on real horror stories submitted by listeners, we react, break down the red flags, and share practical advice for when a new job goes sideways. In this episode, we cover: Spotting job red flags before you startHow soon is too soon to quit a nightmare jobWhat to do if the job is not as advertised on day oneHandling the classic "bait and switch" offerHow to...

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19:58

How to Explain Employment Gaps on Your Resume

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2026/02/02

This week, Jeff and I are tackling one of the biggest causes of job searching stress: employment gaps. We want you to know that having a gap is normal and okay, and it's not the massive disadvantage you might think it is. In this episode, we cover: Why a pattern of gaps is the real red flagHow long you can be unemployed without needing an explanationHow to structure your resume to explain or hide your gapCreative ways to fill your resume gap to get hiredA simple, intentional scrip...

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20:57

The Final Step in Landing the Job - References (Tips...

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2026/01/26

References are the last step of the hiring process. Who you ask will have an impact on if you get the final offer. This week, Jeff and I break down the whole reference process to help you understand the behind the scenes and the importance of building a strong network. We’re talking about: The purpose of reference Who to list (and who not to list)When and how to ask people to be a referenceAsking your current manager for a referenceHow managers will do "backdoor" reference checks...

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21:18

CV vs Resume? What's the difference and which one is...

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2026/01/19

A BIG confusion we hear from job seekers is which resume type they should be using? CV, Traditional, Modern Traditional, Functional? This week, Jeff and I break down the different types of resumes and, more importantly, tell you exactly which format you should be using to stop the confusion and get more interviews. In this episode, we cover: Why the "functional resume" is a bad ideaThe difference between a CV and a modern traditional resume How to handle your entrepreneurial or side hu...

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21:55

Negotiating Salary and Accepting Job Offers

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2026/01/12

This episode could be worth TENs of THOUSANDS of DOLLARS for you! We’re talking about negotiating salary, bonuses, benefits, perks, vacations, conditions of work, hours, vacation and more! When we get a job offer… there is so much to consider before we give them our answer. Answering too quickly without thinking everything through could make you look bad and having you leaving a LOT on the table. This week, Jeff and I go over: Negotiating a higher salary without damaging the rel...

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21:17

Networking Your Way to a New Job

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2026/01/05

This week, Jeff and I are talking through one of the most critical elements of your job search… NETWORKING! Don’t be scared… we’re going to talk about how to build your network in a way that makes job searching easier and faster, WITHOUT ever having to attend an awkward networking event or anything scary like that! We’re talking about: Word-for-word scripts for making new connectionsNetworking mythsHuge networking No-No’sWhen and how to make new connectionsGetting jobs using your ex...

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19:42

Biggest LinkedIn Mistakes!

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2025/12/29

LinkedIn is a high-stakes environment. If you make a mistake on your profile, the whole world can see it and it could be preventing you from landing jobs that you’re perfectly qualified for. This week, Jeff and I are going to make sure that you’re aware of all the most common LinkedIn mistakes so that you don’t make them on your profile. Major LinkedIn mistakes that we talk about include: Profile picture no-no’sAI LinkedIn blunders Huge Experience Section MistakesRuining connection...

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60:07

How to Sky Rocket Up the Career Ladder - Guest...

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2025/12/15

This week, I kicked Jeff to the curb in order to interview one of the most impressive people I know, David Ip Yam. David skyrocketed his career to an executive position by age 31, as well as starting and running 2 businesses, winning dozens of awards, and maintaining a very impressive 6-pack. While sharing his story, David gave amazing insights on things like: What strategies you can use to rise up in your industry (quickly)How to get promotedWhat “high-performer” behaviors look likeCreatin...

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28:39

Age Discrimination in the Job Search

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2025/12/08

Today, Jeff and I talk through one of the most substantial challenges facing job seekers today… ageism. This is a deplorable pattern from employers and it’s getting more rampant every day. Sadly, it’s on us to protect ourselves. This week, Jeff and I talk about: When your age becomes a problem How employers can spot your age on your resumeHow to hide your age on your resumeWays to mitigate concerns about your ageSo much more!Listen in to help us, help you give yourself the best cha...

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33:08

Biggest Resume Mistakes!

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2025/12/04

Have you ever been afraid that you made a big mistake on your resume? Well, tune into NEXT JOB NOW this week and you’ll know for sure… which might feel terrible at first, but it’ll help you to never make another mistake again. This week, we cover: ATS formatting mistakesThe WRONG way to explain gaps in your resume Costly resume keywording errorsMissed opportunities caused by bad bullet points Age discrimination risks you face Tricks hiring managers use to lowball you on salaryC...

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